My current and favorite kind of art to create is by using old jewelry, paint, paper, and fabric.

For example, this A art is a rhinestone pendant, a recycled frame, some fabric, and a flower I glued on.

Small trinket boxes and mini art are other things I love making.

At first, I was buying what’s called ’junk jewelry’ lots to use. They usually consist of earrings without matches, pendants without chains, rhinestone pieces, bracelets, and things.

I have made some beautiful art from junk jewelry, but I haven’t bought any lots lately. I’ve actually found some amazing necklaces that have several pieces that are attached with jump rings.

After taking them apart with pliers, I can make some unique groupings of art. Here are some of my recent necklace purchases.

This one is I absolutely love! It is a cut glass necklace, vintage. I am going to do some custom art pieces with it.

So far, I’ve had the best luck finding these types of necklaces online. I have looked for them in flea markets and antique stores, but haven’t seen any. eBay and Etsy shops have a pretty good selection, if you are looking for something similar.

What I love best about layering all these things together is, recycled jewelry makes beautiful art.

Thanks for reading!

Jessica